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QMAX vs JHGA

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing QMAX and JHGA. JHGA has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year and JHGA offers the higher at 17.25%.
Lower fee
JHGA 0.4% p.a.
Higher yield
JHGA 17.25%
Larger fund
QMAX $33m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric QMAX
BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF
JHGA
JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
—
Tracks index
—
—
Categories
Intl, Dividend, Tech, US, Active
Intl, Dividend, Active
Listed since
—
—
Fund size (AUM)
$33m
$7m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.68%
0.4%
Dividend yield
—
17.25%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
—
—
Tax drag — 5.52%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
—
3.9%
net
3-year return
—
—
5-year return
—
—
10-year return
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
—
Volatility (5y)
—
—
Volatility (10y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (5y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (10y)
—
—
Bid/ask spread
—
—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

QMAX BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.55%.
JHGA JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 17.25% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QMAX vs JHGA?

QMAX and JHGA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. JHGA carries the lower management fee (0.4%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QMAX vs JHGA?

JHGA has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus QMAX 0.68%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

JHGA pays the higher at 17.25%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QMAX is the larger fund by assets ($33m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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